When I was in middle & high school, I'd go visit my Grandparents over Spring Break. It was an awesome week of (usually) just me and them! We'd do all kinds of fun stuff - shopping, sewing, cooking, etc. And (at least once) while I was there, my Grandma would make one of my favorite meals - burnt chicken, peas and brown Minute ... Read More about #LoveEveryMinute of this BBQ Chicken and Rice with Cream Sauce!
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Wordless Wednesday
James attends AWANA at our church. Last week was the Pine Car Derby Race! He designed and painted the car, while my husband built it. James got 3rd place for speed!! (He was a little disappointed he didn't get a place for design, but we talked about how everyone deserves a chance at a place so he couldn't have two.) Happy ... Read More about Wordless Wednesday
Say NO to aspartame in your milk!
My husband has an allergy to fake sugars - it gives him a massive headache and turns his stomach sour. I, on the other hand, just don't like the taste of fake sugars. If I had to choose between no sugar at all and fake sugar, I'd pick NONE. Now a powerful dairy lobby is pushing the FDA to approve the artificial sweetener aspartame for use in ... Read More about Say NO to aspartame in your milk!
Tillamook Cheese Table (at my sister’s wedding)
When I threw my sister's bridal shower a few weeks ago, we had a TON of food. Tillamook Cheese provided me with Sharp Cheddar and Colby Jack cheeses. They were a hit at the shower, but we only used about one pound of each. Mom and I were talking and she thought it would be fun to have a Cheese Table at Becca's wedding. I really thought she ... Read More about Tillamook Cheese Table (at my sister’s wedding)
Our #Listerine #21DayChallenge Results
You may remember that my family and I took the #21DayChallenge with Listerine. The challenge wasn't bad! The hardest part for me was getting the floss between my tightly-packed teeth, but I at least tried twice a day! If you aren't currently a twice a day brusher, flosser and mouth-washer, my best advice is to make it a habit. Make yourself a ... Read More about Our #Listerine #21DayChallenge Results
Kids in the Kitchen: Making lunch!
Last Thursday I had a manicure appointment (during dinnertime) in preparation for my sister's wedding, so I was prepping a vegetable pie for dinner so that all my husband had to do was throw it in the oven. I'd used my mandoline to slice the potato and zucchini squash. I was working on the yellow squash, and decided I'd do it without ... Read More about Kids in the Kitchen: Making lunch!
Crocojoly Provides Exotic Leather Accessories
So many people LOVE leather products. I think they are beautiful, but I am too cheap to buy them so I don't have any exotic leather goods. That said, I think I could see myself using a wallet like this! It's cute {who doesn't like bright stripes?!}, functional, appears to have plenty of space for my junk and the leather used is legally ... Read More about Crocojoly Provides Exotic Leather Accessories
Sea Best Seafood – Blogger Event {and #Giveaway} CLOSED
I don't love seafood - fresh OR frozen - but when I got the invite to head downtown, visit the Culinary Institute of America and learn about Sea Best Seafood, I knew I had to say yes. First, my husband & kids enjoy seafood and second, I love learning about companies and sharing that knowledge with you guys! When I arrived, I found ... Read More about Sea Best Seafood – Blogger Event {and #Giveaway} CLOSED
Megaflowers.com Delivers World-Wide!
Have you ever wanted to send flowers to a friend of family member - either here or in another country, but didn't know where to begin? Megaflowers.com is the place to start!! In all honesty, I don't order flowers as often as I should, but they have a beautiful selection of flowers - some I've never even heard of - that makes me want to order a ... Read More about Megaflowers.com Delivers World-Wide!
H-E-B TexFest!
In honor of Texas Independence Day, H-E-B is kicking off a two-week celebration (2/27/13-3/12/13) of all things Texas with the third annual TexFest!! You'll find aisles and aisles of the best Texas-made products, plus cooking demonstrations, recipe samples (mmmmm!), and Texas-sized savings. Keep your eyes open ... Read More about H-E-B TexFest!